2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F95Tic disorder

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F90-F98›F95

ICD-10-CM F95
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F95 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for tic disorder, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F95.0, F95.1, F95.2, and F95.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F95
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Tic disorder
Short Description
Tic disorder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
F90-F98
Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF90-F98Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
CategoryF95Tic disorder
This CodeF95Tic disorder

Specific Coding for Tic disorderOverview

Non-specific codes like F95 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F95.0 for Transient tic disorder

  • Use F95.1 for Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder

  • Use F95.2 for Tourette's disorder

  • Use F95.8 for Other tic disorders

  • Use F95.9 for Tic disorder, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F95: its own notes plus those printed at block F90-F98 and Chapter 5. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Block F90-F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence applies to 33 codes
  • Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F95, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F95: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • F98.5 Adult onset fluency disorder
    tic disorders (F95.-)
  • R25 Abnormal involuntary movements
    tic disorders (F95.-)

Excludes2 3

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F95: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F45 Somatoform disorders
    tic disorders (in childhood and adolescence) (F95.-)
  • F98.4 Stereotyped movement disorders
    tic disorders (F95.-)
  • H02.5 Other disorders affecting eyelid function
    psychogenic tic (F95.-)

Notes 1

These notes mention F95.

  • Block F90-F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
    Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood names F90-F98, which includes this code

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Tic Disorders

    disorders characterized by recurrent tics that may interfere with speech and other activities. tics are sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations which may be exacerbated by stress and are generally attenuated during absorbing activities. tic disorders are distinguished from conditions which feature other types of abnormal movements that may accompany another another condition. (from dsm-iv, 1994)

Patient EducationClinical

Movement Disorders

Movement disorders are neurologic conditions that cause problems with movement, such as:

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F95Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for tic disorder?

F95 is the ICD-10-CM category for tic disorder, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is F95 (Tic disorder) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for tic disorder, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for tic disorder need a more specific code from this category, such as F95.0, F95.1, and F95.2.